L2012 RESIDENT OPINION QUESTIONNAIRE
Thank you for taking the time to help with our research. Your views are of great importance to this study and will help shape the way the Games are delivered in your local area. The results will be published by Weymouth & Portland Borough Council later this year.
Section One - Your opinions
Q1
How far do you agree or disagree with the statements below. (please tick one option per row)
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
Overall I am in favour of the tourism industry in Weymouth and Portland (W & P)
The sailing academy and the 2012 Games will be a positive step for the economy of W & P
The 2012 Games and sailing events will increase employment opportunities in W & P
The 2012 Games will lead to greater sporting participation in the borough
The sailing academy and 2012 Games will increase trade for local businesses
Money spent on developing the sailing academy was a good investment
The demand and price of property in W & P will increase due to 2012 Games.
Prices of everyday products and sailing goods in shops will increase because of the 2012 Games and sailing related activities
The sailing events and the 2012 Games will further promote W & P as a tourist destination
Events staged around the sailing venue at Osprey Quay will lead to an increase in noise levels which will disturb residents
Increased sailing events will lead to increased litter on the beaches and in W & P
Traffic congestion and parking will become increasingly difficult
The appearance of W & P will be improved by the changes between now and the 2012 Games
How far do you agree or disagree with the statements below. (please tick one option per row)
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
The 2012 Games will make W & P a more interesting place to live and work
Visitors to W & P are inconsiderate of residents
The 2012 Games will increase pride of local residents in their borough
In future locals may avoid the town centre and beaches if they know there are too many tourists
The sailing academy and the 2012 Games will give W & P an international identity
The 2012 Games will bring new facilities that the borough will benefit from and be able to use
The 2012 Games gives young people in both W & P new opportunities to play sport
An increased number of sailing events will promote British water sports
Sailing and water based events will encourage the wrong type of people to the area
The sailing events and 2012 Games will cause an increase in crime levels
The 2012 Games will bring the community together
The 2012 Games will enhance local residents' spirit of hospitality
The 2012 Games may lead to higher levels of services offered by local businesses
The 2012 Games will disrupt the lives of the locals in terms of peace and tranquillity
How far do you agree or disagree with the statements below. (please tick one option per row)
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
The 2012 Games will give residents an opportunity to welcome new people
Young people in W & P will be inspired by the 2012 Games
It would be better to have fewer tourists and less money if it means freer access to the beaches and the town centre
Sailing & water sports will increase tourism throughout the year which is positive
The local area will become too crowded which will cause hostility between locals and tourists
Local transport routes will be sufficient to cope with increased traffic
The council has provided the local community with sufficient information regarding the 2012 Games and the sailing academy developments
Local residents have had an influence upon the decision making and had the opportunity to voice their opinions
People will spend more money in W&P whilst visiting the 2012 Games
The 2012 Games will provide opportunities for businesses after the 2012 Games
New visitors to W & P during the 2012 Games will return again
Q2
How far do you agree or disagree with the statements below. (please tick one option per row)
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
I am interested in what others think about the 2012 Games
I find that my values and the event's values are very similar
When someone praises the 2012 Games, it feels like a personal compliment
If a story in the media was critical of the 2012 Games, I would feel embarrassed
The fate of this event is of no concern to me
I am willing to get involved in the event through volunteering
I would expend effort on behalf of 2012 related events to help them succeed
The event means nothing to me
Q3
The development of the 2012 Games has been widely reported by the local media. On a scale of 1 - 5 would you say that you found the media coverage mostly:
1 Negative
2
3
4
5 Positive
Would you say that the portrayal of the 2012 Games in the media was: (please tick one option per row)
1 Unfair
2
3
4
5 Fair
1 Biased
2
3
4
5 Unbiased
1 Unbelievable
2
3
4
5 Believable
Q4
My attitude towards the 2012 Games and its developments is: (please tick one option per row)
1 Negative
2
3
4
5 Positive
1Unfavourable
2
3
4
5 Favourable
My attitude towards the 2012 Games and its developments is:
(please tick one option per row)
1 Undesirable
2
3
4
5 Desirable
1 Unnecessary to the Borough
2
3
4
5 Necessary to the Borough
Q5
Based on your overall evaluations of the 2012 Games and its development, please indicate the probability that you would support the hosting of the event.
(please tick one option per row)
1 Extremely unlikely
2
3
4
5 Extremely likely
1 Impossible
2
3
4
5 Highly possible
1 No chance
2
3
4
5 Sure to support
Q6
How would you prefer to be kept informed by the Council on the 2012 Games?
(please tick all that apply)
Insight magazine
Community presentation
Email
Website
Local media
Section Two - About you
Q7
What is your gender? (please tick one option)
Male
Female
Prefer not to say
Q8
Is your gender identity the same as the gender you were assigned at birth?
(please tick one option)
Yes
No
Prefer not to say
Q9
Which of the following age groups do you belong to? (please tick one option)
14 - 25
36 - 45
56 - 65
26 - 35
46 - 55
65+
Q10
Please tell us your Ethnicity: (please tick one option)
White
- British
Asian or Asian British
- Indian
White
- Irish
Asian or Asian British
- Pakistani
White
- European (please specify in box below)
Asian or Asian British
- Bangladeshi
White
- Romany / Gypsy
Asian or Asian British
- Other (please specify in box below)
White
- Traveller or Irish Heritage
Black or Black British
- Caribbean
White
- Other (please specify in box below)
Black or Black British
- African
Mixed
- White / Black Caribbean
Black or Black British
- Other (please specify in box below)
Mixed
- White/Black African
Chinese
Mixed
- White/Asian
Other Ethnic Group
(please specify in box below)
Mixed
- Other (please specify in box below)
Prefer not to say
Other ethnicity please state
Q11
Are you disabled? - please state how here:
I haven't got a disability
Mobility impairment
Wheelchair user
Visual impairment
Hearing impairment
Mental illness
Learning disability
Progressive illness (cancer, MS, HIV etc)
Speech impairment
Facial or other disfigurement
Prefer not to say
Q12
Please tell us about your sexuality:
Bisexual
Heterosexual
Lesbian/Gay man
Prefer not to say
Q13
Please tell us about your religion:
Buddhist
Muslim
Christian
Sikh
Hindu
Prefer not to say
Jewish
Other (please specify in box below)
If other please state
Q14
What is your present marital status?
(please tick one option)
Single
Married
Living with partner
Divorced, separated or widowed
Other
If other, please state
Q15
How many people in your household, if any are under the age of 18? (please tick one option)
0
5
1
6
2
7
3
8
4
9 +
Q16
Which area of Weymouth and Portland do you live in? (please tick one option)
Littlemoor
Westham North
Melcombe Regis
Westham East
Preston
Westham West
Radipole
Weymouth East
Tophill West
Weymouth West
Tophill East
Wey Valley
Underhill
Wyke Regis
Upwey & Broadwey
Q17
How long have you been a resident in Weymouth or Portland? (please tick one option)
Less than a year
1 - 3 years
4 - 6 years
7 - 10 years
11 + years
Q18
How interested or uninterested are you in what's going on in local politics?
(please tick one option)
Very interested
Somewhat interested
Not that interested
Not at all interested
Don't know / no opinion
Q19
What is the main wage earner's employment status? (please tick one option)
Employed
Unemployed
Retired
Q20
Approximately, in miles, how far do you live from the sailing academy? (please tick one option)
Less than half a mile
Less than a mile
1 - 2 miles
3 - 4 miles
4 + miles
Q21
Do you consider yourself employed within the tourism industry? (please tick one option)
Yes
No
Q22
Do you sail, windsurf or actively participate in other water based activities?
(please tick one option)
Yes
No
Section Three - Your final thoughts
Q23
Overall are you in favour of developments at Osprey Quay and the events being held there?
(please tick one option)
Yes
No
Don't know
Q24
What is the first word that comes to mind when you think of the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games? (one word only please)
Q25
Please list below, any comments that you may have concerning Olympic and Paralympic related developments and your involvement in the decision making process.
Q27
I wish to register my interest in being a 'Dorset Event Volunteer'. This is a new volunteering project for Dorset inspired by the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. If you would like to receive information about this please provide your email address below.
Q26
Would you like to be entered into our draw to win a £50 store voucher?
Yes
No
Q27
If you would like to be entered into the draw please supply the following details.
Name
Telephone number
Email address
Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey